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al Communicative Center. Such a large number of students are usingthis textbook, but the report of its evaluation is not read. Therefore, it is necessary tomake a comprehensive evaluation of this English textbook and examine the internal andexternal values of this textbook.

1.2 Objectives of the Research
The research focuses on the internal and external evaluation on the textbook LearningEnglish which is published by Hebei Education Press and DC Canada InternationalCommunication Center. It has been used in Xianyang Shaanxi province for more than sixyears.The internal evaluation is made under the guidance of the New Curriculum Standardpromulgated by the Ministry of Education, with the aim to examine the languageknowledge, language skills, cultural awareness, learning strategies and affective attitudesinvolved in the textbook.The external evaluating data are collected through a questionnaire survey from someteachers and students, who are the important participants in process of teaching andlearning this textbook.The research questions should involve the following questions: (1) Are the designand organization of this textbook suitable for teacher and learners? (2)Is the languagecontent appropriate for students? (3)Are topics diverse and attractive enough for students?(4) Are the four English skills trainings effective? (5) Do the procedures of learning makeboth teachers and students comfortable to meet the requirement of the textbook? (6)What are the strengths and weakness of this textbook? Is it possible for some suggestionsto be made on the textbook?

Chapter Two Literature Review

The history of English textbook evaluation can go back to 1960's. At that time, theaudio-lingual teaching method was the objectives of evaluation. Teaching curriculum andteaching material evaluation were touch upon in the latter research. In 1980's, manyscholars paid attention to English textbook evaluation at home and overseas.

2.1 Roles of English Textbook
Textbook plays a significant role in most language education programs. In ourcountry, English textbook supply structures and syllabus of English teaching and learning;give the basis content of the lessons, and various language practices which students cantake part in.Huntchinson (1987) believes that the role of English textbook as follows: (1)organize the teaching and learning process, (2) create a balanced outlook which reflectsthe complexity of the learning task, yet makes it manageable, (3) have a very usefulfunction in broadening the basis of teachers' training.Haycroft (1998) suggests that one of the primary advantages of using Englishtextbook is that they are psychologically essential for students since their progress andachievement can be measured concretely when people use them.Sheldon (1988) points out that students often have expectations about using anEnglish textbook in their particular language classroom and program. He believes thatpublished materials have more credibility than teacher-generated or "in-house" materials.Sheldon suggests that textbook not only represent the visible heart of any Englishlanguage teaching program but also offer considerable advantages for both students andteachers when they are being used in the English as a foreign language classroom.

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